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The Plow Pose
Performing the Plow requires you to harmoniously use the
flexibility and muscle tone developed with other yoga poses,
such as the shoulder stand. Practice will allow you to go in
and out of this pose with ease and grace.
From the shoulder stand slowly lower your feet to the floor
above your head. The legs should be kept extended at all times
and the position of the spinal column should be perpendicular
to the floor. Once the toes are stuck to the floor continue to
raise your lower back and pelvis towards the
ceiling.
The neck
and head position are also important. Try to keep your neck
relaxed and your muscles soft. Pressing the chin away from your
chest will help you achieve this easier. Press your arms down
on the floor to give you the support you need to hold the pose.
Your hands should keep pressing your lower back area towards
the ceiling.
You can bring a variation of this pose by releasing your lower
back and moving your hands opposite to the legs, on the floor.
Press your palms and lower arm region on the floor as you
attempt to have your thighs go as high towards the ceiling as
possible.
Exit the pose by bringing the arms to your lower back region
and roll out of the pose while exhaling.
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